Job Description
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle or car allowance, fully expensed
* Mobile phone
* 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Death in Service
* Bonus structure
Company Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Board of Directors to identify strategic business initiatives and drive improvements for a leading flooring and interior finishes contractor with six regional depots across England, supplying and installing directly into the new house build sector.
This role is a critical appointment, an ability to work within a vibrant, dynamic and committed team is essential - to have your own voice and to influence strong characters to the benefit of the company.
Reporting to the Regional Managing Directors you will lead the finance team in the delivery of a first-class finance service for the business. Your role will to be fully accountable for the financial reporting of a group with £35,000,000 revenue per annum and growing.
Key Responsibilities for our Financial Director:
The role requires a confident, proactive, creative and driven Financial Director - you will review all work produced by your team, signing off draft management accounts, statutory accounts, and tax computations;
* Accurate accounting of revenue, margin and analysis therein will play a fundamental role
* Preparation of board packs including variance analysis used to influence future results
* Review and manage accountancy strategies for the business offering best advice on financial planning and tax planning issues
* Advise on profitability of the business through implementing business controls and systems through direct engagement with our operational and commercial departments
* Provide hands on financial leadership across operations ensuring the business is well-positioned to execute its commercial objectives including ongoing FP&A
* Work closely with Commercial and Operations teams to identify and execute cost saving opportunities, improve margins and drive profitability
* Collaborate with senior management to analyse pricing strategies, contracts and financial modelling to support the company’s growth
* Manage working capital, cash flow forecasting and liquidity to ensure operational efficiency and profitability
* Direct engagement with our clients in respect of solus/rebate deals and escalated debt recovery
* Adherence to all financial and legal obligations
* Lead, develop and motivate your team of staff, including the Finance Manager
Essential Skills and Experience Required for our Financial Director:
* A confident team player, with personality and drive to succeed
* A confident communicator with an ability to challenge and influence effectively to team members at all levels
* Significant, demonstratable proven experience in Financial Reporting & Analysis
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, with a MINIMUM 5 years PQE and experience of working in a senior finance role within industry
* Commercial awareness of industry and supply chain procedures
* Confident with IT systems and an understanding of their relationship with financial processes
* Internal audit experience in industry
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.75 hours per week
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Apply today: Early interview and immediate start date available (subject to notice period)